Carole Whitty , LMFT

Carole Whitty is a California-licensed therapist with six years of professional experience as an LMFT, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She supports people facing stress and anxiety, helps families work through conflicts, and offers strategies for anger management, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence.

Working from a strengths-based perspective, she views each person as the expert of their own story and focuses on identifying existing resources to address current challenges. Carole emphasizes practical, collaborative work to clarify goals and build skills that fit an individual’s life. She recognizes that beginning therapy requires courage and affirms clients for taking that first step, offering steady support as they move toward their objectives.

Therapeutic Approaches Used in Online Sessions

Carole integrates client-centered therapy into her work, creating a supportive, nonjudgmental space where the person's own goals and perspectives guide the process. This approach helps with issues like motivation, self-esteem, and relationship concerns by centering the client's experience.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and adjust unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. CBT is practical and goal-focused, and it often helps with stress, anxiety, and managing mood-related symptoms.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is another tool Carole draws on when needed; it emphasizes skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be helpful for anger, impulsivity, and intense emotions.

Finding the right approach is part of the collaborative work Carole does with each person. She will explore goals, preferences, and needs alongside clients to determine which methods fit best and will adapt the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Carole is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility to fit different schedules and life situations. These options make it easier to attend sessions from home, work, or on the go while maintaining continuity of care with a licensed professional.